Documents for Mentors

Professional Standard Framework (PSF)

Associate Fellowship (D1) Guide to the PSF 2023 Dimensions

Handbook for Mentors

This handbook includes the information of the STaR programme and all the following appendices and the list of literature

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Documents for Mentors to complete ( included in mentors’ handbook)

Appendix 1

Template for Teaching Observation (Observation part)

Appendix 3

Template for Supporting Statement and Guidance for Referees – Associate Fellowship

Appendix 5

Assessment Sheet A

Appendix 6

Assessment Sheet B

Documents for Students to complete (also included in mentors’ handbook)

Appendix 1

Template for Teaching Observation (Reflection part)

Appendix 2

Template for STaR Teaching Portfolio

Appendix 4

Template for Teaching Hour Log Sheet

Literature

Literature to support your teaching portfolio

Checklist before Submission

The following checklist is for students to make sure they have included all the relevant details prior to submitting their applications. It also serves as a useful tool for mentors to review and verify the completeness of the applications with their students.

  • A formal observation of at least ONE HOUR in an eligible faculty-led peer teaching session was conducted by your assigned mentor
  • Included a reflection on the teaching observation and subsequent dialogue with your mentor
  • Included your mentor’s handwritten or digital signature
  • Engaged with two Areas of Activities (A1, A2, or A4)
  • Teaching was evaluated through student feedback, gathered by engaging students after your session or through other appropriate means
  • Included a reflection on student feedback with suggestions on how to address issues raised or further develop positive aspects of your teaching
  • Provided evidence of engagement with at least K1, K2, K3 (Core Knowledge) and at least V1 and V3 (Professional Values)
  • References made to appropriate literature
  • The portfolio was within the 1,500-word limit, excluding references to the literature
  • Included your handwritten or digital signature
  • Included a supporting statement
  • If provided by your mentor, ensured that the signatures on Appendix 1 and Appendix 3 are consistent
  • Included the “Accumulated Hours of Teaching Activities” endorsed by the corresponding eligible peer teaching programme coordinator; The total teaching hours must be at least 25, with at least two types of teaching, each accounting for a minimum of 30% of the total hours.
  • Combined all pages into a single PDF file for submission
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